T'was the day before school starts...

School starts tomorrow, school starts tomorrow, HIP - HIP - HURRAY.

Sarah asks everyday about school. She is very excited - because she is starting Kindergarten. She will be gone all day and so will her brother, Tyler. Tyler has been the informative big brother and telling her all sorts of stuff about kindergarten.

I have been asked if I will be sad and cry. My reply so far has been - My hands go up in the air and I say "YAHOO! Now maybe I get something done in my house". I don't even know what my reaction will be when I see Sarah (my baby) get on the bus. I was okay with Tyler getting on the bus, because I still had Sarah with me, but that was years ago - really only 2 years ago.

We all have been getting up earlier the fast few days, trying to get use to getting up early. Some days good, some not. It is a struggle for me as well as Tyler and Sarah. Me and Tyler really like to sleep late.

So today is the day that we get everything in order for that all important First Day. Getting clothes in order, making sure the backpacks are ready, packing lunches again - ugh... and as the days and weeks go on, we will get the system in order. Which paper and folders go back with which child. Separate calendars and activities - who has gym, art, music, library and so on.

I am sure all day I will be reflecting on the old days - when we could just stay home and relax and go at our own pace for the day. Man, has time flown by.

Football Season

To those of you who know me well and to those of you who don't. I am a huge football fan, yes there is a huge fan base in women who know football, the rules and plays. Some of us women are glued to football, football and more football.

I am a huge STEELERS fan, always have been and always will be, win or lose, they are my team. Growing up I did like the 49ers too, mainly because of Joe Montana - being from Western PA.

When I was employed bk (before kids) I ran an office pool and got into it big time, had several winning weeks and that was usually enough, always had to see the scores before I went to bed, to see if I had a winning pool. Back then Fantasy Football was just about that, Fantasy.

FAST FORWARD 8 years. This season, I was invited to join 2 different leagues. It was a big decision, go with the one at my hubby's office or join up with my cousin. I had all these fantasies in my head, yeah I could join 2, I could handle it. Well when reality set in (really it was a money thing, who gets my $50) - I decided that I would join up with my cousin.

I have PIGSKIN FEVER and can talk alot of trash, so beware Steagles, Ugly Mugs and all others in the Contenders league. I am looking forward to having alot of fun with Fantasy Football.

One week till draft day, who should I select in the 1st round, this is so exciting, I can hardly wait.

ENJOY LIFE!!!

Smile

OK, OK here is Sarah. She is smiling pretty for the camera. She lost her 2 bottom teeth a little over a month before her 5th Birthday. Like I said she is such the girly, girl. The tooth fairy did come for the first tooth. Sarah has not found the 2nd one, she put it in a small bag, but just cannot seem to find it in the room that is suppose to be her bedroom.

My Scout

OK, OK, I finally have posted a Tyler pix at Boy Scout Camp in Uniontown, PA. He went with his dad for 5 days. He had really great time, this was his first camping experience. He has moved up in the scouting world to Wolf Scout, which is for 2nd graders. I am really suprised how much he is into scouting. His pack does fun activities, so that keeps him into it, he also owns 2 knives (which he always misplaces) that he uses for carving, more like cutting up branches. Maybe he'll be a famous wood carver.

Mini Vacation - OVER

Yes, sad news, mini vacation is over. Darn, oh well, but many, many thanks to G&G. Tyler and Sarah are glad to be home, especially Sarah, because she knows she has a BIG Party coing up. And you guessed, lots to do and getting frustrated. Nothing like procrastination, something to put on my resume, "works well under pressure". As I write this, I hear two kids laughing up a storm and having fun together, did not hear that for a whole week. Now the house is back to normal. As normal goes for this house. Glad they get along with each other.

Yes, my little darling daughter is turning 5, she quite the girl, too...Not like her mom. She loves dresses, always wants her nails painted, hair put in a ponytail, pigtails barrettes. She talks about being able to wear makeup, look out dad, that day will be here soon. She likes her lip gloss and body glitter, so I can only imagine what bright red lipstick and eye shadow will look like. I can remember, saying so many times when I was pregnant with her - saying I think she will be a girly, girly and sure enough...she gets that trait from Aunt Chrissy. Hee Hee!!

Well off to more cleaning or maybe some more procrastinating.

ENJOY LIFE!!!